Two gorgeous and glamorous creatures, both in the news this week – for very different reasons. There's Milk, out of All Stars 3 but heating up the runways of NYFW. Then there's out-of-the-closet skater Adam Rippon tearing it up at the Winter Olympics, winning medals and throwing … [Read more...]

Willem Arondeus (1894-1943) was one of the most dedicated and creative members of the Dutch Underground during WW II.
He was born in Amsterdam to parents who were theatre costume and set designers. His parents encouraged his artistic bent, but his gayness caused … [Read more...]

In September 1972, Roberta Flack was opening for Marvin Gaye at the Greek Theatre in L.A. After performing her prepared encore song, Flack was advised by Gaye to sing an additional song. Flack later said:
"I said well, I got this song I've been working on called 'Killing Me … [Read more...]

February 10, 1943 - Antonio Lopez
Antonio Lopez was an amazing, innovative fashion illustrator whose work appeared frequently in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Interview and The NY Times and whose works were exhibited in minor galleries all over the world. You might … [Read more...]

"When I fade, I fade quickly" - Peter Allen (1944-1992)
I have been on a MOR 1970s-music jag of late, some Leo Sayer, Mellissa Manchester, early Billy Joel-ish stuff. I think it might because when you get to be old, you start to live your life backwards. In those crazy 1970s, … [Read more...]

In a philosophical and wide-ranging interview that tackles issues like the nature of evil, the power of being a femme queen, and how to live in today's reality – Andrew Garfield opens up to [Read more...]

February 8, 1968- The Orangeburg Massacre
This is not an Alternative Fact or Fake News.
In the fall of 1967, black leaders in Orangeburg tried to convince Harry K. Floyd, the owner of the All Star Bowling Lane, to allow African-Americans as customers. Floyd refused. … [Read more...]

I'm GASPING! The gayest gay icon OF ALL TIME meets the CUTEST BROADWAY STAR of the modern era... and together they star in an hour long musical/comedy produced by camp king Ryan Murphy... which also happens to star Gwyneth Patrow,,,, I mean.... It's JUST TOO MUCH to take in! But … [Read more...]